Monthly Archives: November 2015

Belgium – a long weekend (part two)

Posted on November 30, 2015 by treedrum

We slept soundly in our king size bed getting up only to make cups of tea and getting back in to read and plan out our day ahead. We are to go to where all the Swarmis are staying which … Continue reading →

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Belgium – a long weekend (part one)

Posted on November 28, 2015 by treedrum

Belgium – A long weekend. The journey was quite long seeing as the flight is only an hour. 6 am – 2pm or 1pm English time.  We caught a taxi, to the plane to catch a bus to get a … Continue reading →

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10 week celebratory blog and Ableton live at Band on the wall.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by treedrum

  So I never thought it possible or even necessary to give up alcohol at one point but now there is no turning back. The lights have been switched on and I don’t ever wish for them to ever be … Continue reading →

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All this writing is good for me and may be just as good for you.

Posted on November 24, 2015 by treedrum

I’m going to keep this very brief as I want the emphasis to be on the story below. But i have noticed that since giving up alcohol my mind has started to tick over again and i can get quite … Continue reading →

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Lamin Jabang Drammeh RIP

Posted on November 10, 2015 by treedrum

Today I have a deep sadness with the news from The Gambia that my good friend, guide, cook and adopted son Lamin Jabang has passed away. I have very little news other than he had a serious spinal injury that … Continue reading →

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Recording career rekindled

Posted on November 5, 2015 by treedrum

So now I have embarked on a new venture, as recording artist. I have been sucked into being a consumerist on the way and will tell you all about my good and bad purchases. I started recording my own material … Continue reading →

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